Mommy Blogger vs. Real-Life Mom :: A Day in the Life
We’ve all seen those mom blogs that are filled with gorgeous pictures of adorable kids and the beautiful mom who always all looks completely put …
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Being the Young Mom
I always wanted to be a young mom. When I was younger, I couldn’t wait to have babies. I pictured myself as a 25-year-old, taking …
Let Them Do It Themselves
One of the hardest parts about parenting a young child is having to do everything for them. You’re taking care of another person, completely responsible for …
Fun Toddler Snacks (That They’ll Actually Eat)
Toddlers can be tricky creatures. One day they’re obsessed with a favorite food, and the next they refuse to let a single bite of the …
Gardening with Kids
I never thought I’d be much of a gardener. I don’t particularly like getting dirty, and I have an actual phobia of worms. Growing up, …
How Am I the Mother of a Toddler Already? (Or, What Went Through My Head on My Son’s Birthday)
All of the sudden I woke up the other day and I was the mother of a 2-year-old. I know that literally everyone who already …
I’m Sick of People Saying a C-Section Is Just as Good as a Normal Birth
I had a C-section with my son, and I feel cheated. I know, rationally, that a birth is a birth. And the fact that I …
When We Take Better Care of Our Children Than Ourselves
I’ve been noticing more and more lately the inconsistencies between how we, as moms, care for our children compared to how we care for ourselves. …
Cloth Diapering :: It’s Easier Than You Think
Every so often I see a post on a mommy group about cloth diapers, usually from someone thinking of using them but not sure if …